Donald K. Tarlton

Donald K. Tarlton, CM (born 12 May 1943) is a Canadian record producer and promoter. He promoted many concerts and Canadian musicians under the name Donald K. Donald.

Donald K. Tarlton
Also known as	Donald K. Donald
Born	(1943-05-12) 12 May 1943 (age 82) Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Occupation(s)	Record producer, promoter
Labels	Last Gang Records, Aquarius

Early life and education

Tarlton graduated from Rosemere High School in the Montreal area and then attended Sir George Williams University (now Concordia University).^[1] His interest in entertainment promotion began in his youth.

Career

In 1966 Tarlton founded Donald K. Donald Productions, a concert promotion and booking company.^[2]

Tarlton was one of several people who founded the Montreal-based Aquarius Records, noted for artists such as April Wine, Corey Hart and Sum 41.^[2]

Tarlton has also been an occasional theatre promoter in the United States, including the Tony Award-winning Black and Blue and Tango Argentino.

In 1998, Tarlton founded the music industry promotion company Le Groupe DKD and founded several new music labels.^[2]

Awards and recognition

• 1982: Félix Award, Producer of the Year^[1]
• 1989: Tony Awards, Nomination, Best Musical "Black and Blue"
• 2000: Appointed Member of the Order of Canada^[3][4]
• 2007: Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award, presented at the Juno Awards^[5]
• 2015: SOCAN Special Achievement Award^[6]